Killing Zone
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David McCallion
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Harry McCallion
About this listen
Harry McCallion was a trained killer, fighting in the world’s trouble spots with ruthless professionalism.
Born ‘a ragged-arsed kid from the backstreets of Glasgow’, McCallion joined the Paras to escape a miserable home life and find the family he longed for. After six tense tours in Ulster, McCallion gave up everything to move to South Africa in the hope of qualifying for the highly elite South African Special Forces.
Having succeeded in joining the Recces, McCallion was involved in plots to assassinate Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo. Back in Britain, McCallion once again put his body and mind through unimaginable pressure during SAS Selection and ended up back in Ulster for two tours with the SAS anti-terrorist team. Killing Zone is a story of exceptional endurance, told with grim humour and great psychological insight into the minds of those whose lives depend on killing others.
©2015 Harry McCallion (P)2019 W. F. Howes LtdCritic Reviews
“A stun grenade of a book!” (Sunday Express)
“An extraordinary insight into the psychology of a man who has survived despite choosing to live as dangerously as possible.” (The Times)
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-08-2021
Well written and a good listen.
A great account of various conflicts during that time, however if you're not familiar with the Irish Troubles it can be confusing.
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- Steve Brown
- 30-06-2021
What a life
Great story, a life lived to the fullest. Truly worth a thanks for your service
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- Adam Webb
- 28-12-2020
A great listen
The Troubles can be confusing for outsiders such as myself but this book shines a light on the ordinary police and soldiers who put themselves between two militant groups for decades. It is extraordinary that a superb SAS operator would become a police officer, but that says a lot about the extreme difficulties of being a police officer in Northern Ireland. It also says a lot about McCallion as a person who was doing the best he could all the time.
This book is quite a journey from poverty and desperation through to mature command and leadership fighting terrorists. His time in Africa is startling. His time in ulster as a police officer and a soldier are extraordinary. The level of sectarian hatred is palpable.
I really enjoyed this and the narration is excellently suited.
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- Anonymous User
- 31-07-2021
loved this book
thoroughly enjoyed this book. really well narrated with an amazing story. one of the best military books I've read. highly recommend
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- Samuel Peacocke
- 12-10-2019
Ripping yarn
A very inspiring read A wonderful true story about perseverance and grit Well done Harry
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- Leesa K.
- 10-03-2020
Amazing story
An engaging story full of action, adventure, and a lot of violence with a great Scottish accent narrating it. Highly recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-01-2022
Fantastic
This is a story that shows with a little luck and a hell of a lot of hard work you can achieve greatness.
What a man to have a beer with. I salute you sir.
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- Steve Collier
- 24-07-2020
Enthralling
Great story of an intriguing life. Perfectly read.
I throughly enjoyed Harry’s reflections and attention to detail.
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- KNOBBY
- 23-11-2023
Great book
One fantastic story of a very full life with many adventures. The writer led a very active military career. Well worth a listen, highly recommended for anyone interested in the armed forces.
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